Sweet and Sour Tofu
Firm tofu is pan-fried until golden and coated in a tangy ketchup-based sweet and sour sauce.
Story
This quick dish features crispy tofu cubes simmered in a vibrant, glossy sauce. The balance of sweet and savory flavors, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onion, makes for a satisfying and aromatic meal.
Ingredients
Firm tofu
1 piece
Toasted white sesame seeds
to taste
Ketchup
3 tbsp
White vinegar
1.5 tbsp
Light soy sauce
1 tbsp
Sugar
1 tbsp
Starch
a little
Salt
to taste
Green onion
1 stalk
Corn oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Soak a block of tofu in clear water for a while
2
Step 2
Cut into small pieces
3
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan, fry the tofu over low heat until both sides are golden yellow, then remove and set aside
4
Step 4
Make the sauce: 3 spoons of ketchup, 1 spoon of light soy sauce, 1 spoon of white sugar, 1.5 spoons of white vinegar, appropriate amount of salt, a little starch, 5 spoons of water
5
Step 5
Cut the green onions into pieces
6
Step 6
Heat the wok and pour in the sweet and sour sauce to bring to a boil
7
Step 7
Pour in the fried tofu pieces and mix well, cook for a little while
8
Step 8
Reduce the sauce over high heat, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions
9
Step 9
Finished product
10
Step 10
Finished product
